Swinhoe's frog
Odorrana swinhoana
- Class
- Amphibian
- Rarity
- Rare
- Observations
- 2,893
- Most observed in
- 🇹🇼 Taiwan
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
Odorrana swinhoana is a species of frog in the family Ranidae. It is endemic to Taiwan and widely distributed in hilly areas below 2,000 m (6,600 ft). It is named for Robert Swinhoe, a British naturalist and diplomat. Its common names include Swinhoe's brown frog, Bangkimtsing frog, brown-backed odorous frog, Taiwan odorous frog, and Taiwan sucker frog.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Odorrana swinhoana”.